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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.53, 23,066.05 and 9,160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.53, 23,066.05 and 9,160.79 is: 12,641.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.53 : 23,066.05 = 9,160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.53/23,066.05 = 9,160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.53x = 23,066.05 × 9,160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.53x = 211,303,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,303,240.18/16,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.89

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